Jessie J, 30, presented Channing Tatum, 38, with the Best Comedic Performance at the MTV Movie Awards in 2015

MTV Movie Awards 2015: Channing Tatum Wins Best Comedic Performance

Channing, who was then married to fellow actress Jenna Dewan, picked up the honour for his part in 22 Jump Street and was handed the award by Jessie's co-presenter Mark Wahlberg, 47.

Performing the running man as he got on stage, Channing hugged Mark before he shared a smile and a congratulatory embrace with Jessie, who was said to be dating American singer Luke James, 34, at the time.

The Bang Bang songstress could be heard saying "congratulations" as he held on his golden popcorn and simply answered "thank you" before launching into his acceptance speech.

He began: "Look, it's unfair for me to get an award for just getting to hang out with my buddy Jonah [Hill].